S332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 28, 2013 new bridge to be built that could carry proving pedestrian access—depending SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS not just the pipe, but provide a new pe- upon final economic considerations in- destrian access/bicycle path for visitors volving the cost and location for a gas that today need to walk along the conditioning plant. SENATE RESOLUTION 19—CON- heavily traveled highway rather than In 2009 when this bill was first intro- GRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY on separated, pedestrian path toward duced, it was modified after initial in- OF ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE visitors attractions and nearby hotels. troduction to meet all concerns voiced FOR WINNING THE 2012 BOWL In all probability the installation work by the environmental community and CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES NA- will be conducted in the shoulder sea- congressional staff and the National TIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP sons to make sure there are no visitor Parks Service. The version being re- Mr. SHELBY (for himself and Mr. dislocations for tourists visiting the introduced in this joint bill was ap- SESSIONS) submitted the following res- park. proved unanimously by the Senate En- olution; which was considered and For those reasons and others, a group ergy and Natural Resources Committee agreed to: of eight environmental groups: The Na- and added to the American Clean En- S. RES. 19 tional Parks and Conservation Associa- ergy Leadership Act that passed from the Committee on June 17, 2009, and Whereas the Crim- tion, the Alaska Conservation Alliance, son Tide won the 2013 Discover Bowl Cham- the Denali Citizens Council, The Wil- again on Dec. 17, 2011. The provision, pionship Series (referred to in this preamble derness Society, Cook Inlet Keeper, the according to the Congressional Budget as ‘‘BCS’’) National Championship Game, de- Alaska Center for the Environment, Office, had nominal—less than $5,000 in feating the University of Notre Dame Fight- the Wrangell Mountain Center and the cost impacts—when scored. ing Irish by a score of 42-14 at the Sun Life Alaska Wildlife Alliance in 2009 gen- I truly believe there are no environ- Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Jan- erally supported the granting of a gas mental issues with this legislation. I uary 7, 2013; line right-of-way through Denali Park, think anyone who has ever traveled on Whereas this victory marks the second the Parks Highway in Alaska through consecutive BCS championship, the third along the existing highway right-of- BCS championship in the last 4 years, and way. Denali National Park would agree, and I hope it can be approved by Congress the 15th national championship overall in The granting of a permanent 20-foot for the University of Ala- easement, and probably a 100–foot con- early in the 113 session given the in- bama; struction easement, is not precedent creasing severity of the need for power Whereas the 2013 BCS National Champion- setting. The National Park Service al- generation in the Alaska Railroad in ship Game was the 60th postseason bowl ap- ready has granted a permit for an in- coming years. pearance and the 34th bowl victory for the stalled fiber-optic cable along the same The third and final section of my bill University of Alabama, both of which extend basic alignment for an Alaska commu- is the Walter Harper Talkeetna Ranger existing NCAA records held by the Univer- sity of Alabama; nications company. Obviously the Station Renaming Act. The Talkeetna Ranger Station, Whereas the victory by the University of exact right-of-way will have to be de- Alabama marks the fourth consecutive BCS lineated to avoid the existing cable and which is the home of Denali National Park’s mountaineering rangers, sits championship for the State of Alabama and to accommodate park goals, such as the seventh consecutive BCS championship just about 100 miles south of the en- routing around a vernal pond viewing for the ; trance to the park. Of course, the land- area located along the general right-of- Whereas the University of Alabama exhib- mark that’s most commonly linked to way. Just earlier this year the 112 Con- ited an almost perfectly balanced offensive both the park and the ranger station gress gave approval for a similar bill performance, with 265 rushing yards and 264 itself happens to be the mountain that passing yards; that allows a gas line to pass through features a summit which represents the Whereas running back rushed Glacier National Park in Montana. highest point in North America: for 140 yards on 20 carries and scored 2 touch- I am proposing this bill simply to au- downs, earning the award for most valuable thorize the right-of-way for a Parks Denali. In fact, anybody who intends to attempt a climb of Mt. McKinley is re- player on offense; Highway route soon so that the deci- Whereas linebacker C.J. Mosley led the quired to first stop at the Talkeetna sion on which route is best for the Crimson Tide defense with 8 tackles, earning Ranger Station for their permit and state and its citizens—if the ‘‘bullet the award for most valuable player on de- mountain orientation. fense; line option is chosen—can be made It is only fitting, then, that we honor based on greater certainty in the cost Whereas quarterback A.J. McCarron com- the memory of Alaska Native Walter pleted 20 of 28 passes for a total of 264 yards estimates and the timing for a project. Harper by forever linking his name and threw 4 touchdowns without an intercep- Removing the uncertainty of permit- with this specific ranger station. It was tion; ting and regulatory delays will at least Mr. Harper that 100 years ago next year Whereas the Crimson Tide held the Fight- permit the Parks Highway route to be became the first person to reach the ing Irish to 32 rushing yards and, in 2012, led on a level playing field with the Rich- summit of Mt. McKinley. the entire nation in total defense for the sec- ardson and Glenn Highway or other po- My bill is a simple one, and it is not ond consecutive year; Whereas , , tential projects. The State of Alaska in likely to gain much notice outside of 2010 finished a preliminary study of the C.J. Mosley, and were recog- Alaska. Within my home state, how- nized as first-team All-Americans by the As- project and continues to consider ever, this small gesture means a great sociated Press in 2012; whether to permit and finance a ‘‘bul- deal. Alaskans, like the people who call Whereas Barrett Jones, a senior at the let’’ line project, compared to other op- any other state home, are proud of the University of Alabama, was awarded the 2012 tions, including importing liquefied historical accomplishments of their as the best center in the natural gas or building other renewable fellow Alaskans. Walter Harper was nation and the 2012 William V. Campbell Tro- energy project to attempt to meet one such Alaskan, and his feat is one phy as the best scholar-athlete in the nation; Whereas the 2012 Crimson Tide senior class Southcentral power needs in the fu- that will always be remembered. ture. But approval of the right-of-way won an unprecedented 3 BCS national cham- Certainly, officially designating the pionships and 49 total games, tying an NCAA would remove a key unknown and Talkeetna Ranger Station—the very record for class victories; allow the decision on which project building where any hiker today plan- Whereas the leadership and vision of head makes the most sense for all Alaskans ning to climb Mt. McKinley is required coach has propelled the Univer- to be made without fear that right-of- to first stop—the Walter Harper sity of Alabama back to the pinnacle of col- way acquisition delays could inflate Talkeetna Ranger Station is a fitting lege football; costs unreasonably. tribute to the man himself, as well as Whereas Chancellor Robert Witt, President If the Parks route is chosen and the his spot in our state’s history books. Judy Bonner, and Athletic Director Mal project proceeds, then the national June 7 of next year, 2013, will mark Moore have emphasized the importance of park may well benefit from the envi- the 100 year anniversary of Mr. Harp- academic success to the Crimson Tide foot- ball team and to all student-athletes at the ronmental benefits of natural gas and er’s historic climb. It would truly be University of Alabama; and compressed natural gas being more special for Alaska and Alaskans to Whereas the Crimson Tide football team readily available for park activities, have this designation in place by that has brought great pride and honor to the cutting air quality concerns, and im- date. University of Alabama, its loyal fans, and

VerDate Mar 15 2010 02:00 Jan 29, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 0637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A28JA6.015 S28JAPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with January 28, 2013 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S333 the entire state of Alabama: Now, therefore, mittee be discharged from further con- bill on the calendar under the provi- be it sideration of S. Res. 9, and the Senate sions of rule XIV, I object to my own Resolved, That the Senate— proceed to its consideration. request. (1) congratulates the University of Ala- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objec- bama Crimson Tide for winning the 2012 Bowl Championship Series National Cham- objection, it is so ordered. The clerk tion having been heard, the bill will re- pionship; will report the resolution by title. ceive its second reading on the next (2) recognizes the achievements of all the The legislative clerk read as follows: legislative day. players, coaches, and staff who contributed A resolution (S. Res. 9) designating Janu- to the 2012 championship season; and ary 2013 as ‘‘National Mentoring Month.’’ f (3) requests that the Secretary of the Sen- There being no objection, the Senate ORDERS FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY ate prepare an official copy of this resolution proceeded to consideration of the reso- 29, 2013 for presentation to— lution. (A) the President of the University of Ala- Mrs. SHAHEEN. I ask unanimous Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask bama, Dr. Judy Bonner; unanimous consent that when the Sen- (B) the Athletic Director of the University consent that the resolution be agreed of Alabama, Mal Moore; and to, the preamble be agreed to, and the ate completes its business today, it ad- (C) the Head Coach of the University of motions to reconsider be laid upon the journ until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Janu- Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Nick table, with no intervening action or de- ary 29, 2013; that following the prayer Saban. bate. and pledge, the morning hour be f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without deemed expired, the Journal of pro- objection, it is so ordered. ceedings be approved to date, and the SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- The resolution (S. Res. 9) was agreed time for the two leaders be reserved for TION 4—EXPRESSING THE SENSE to. their use later in the day; that the Sen- OF CONGRESS THAT A CARBON The preamble was agreed to. ate proceed to a period of morning TAX IS NOT IN THE ECONOMIC (The resolution, with its preamble, is business until 12:30 p.m., with Senators INTEREST OF THE UNITED printed in the RECORD of January 3, permitted to speak therein for up to 10 STATES 2013 under ‘‘Submitted Resolutions.’’) minutes each, with the majority con- Mr. VITTER (for himself, Mr. COCH- f trolling the first 30 minutes and the Republicans controlling the second 30 RAN, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. LEE, Mr. MORAN, CONGRATULATING THE UNIVER- minutes; finally, that the Senate recess Mr. MCCONNELL, Mr. JOHNSON of Wis- SITY OF ALABAMA CRIMSON from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. to allow consin, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. INHOFE, Mr. TIDE COBURN, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. WICKER, Mr. for the weekly caucus meetings. Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask BOOZMAN, Mr. RISCH, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without unanimous consent that the Senate HELLER, Mr. ENZI, and Mr. JOHANNS) objection, it is so ordered. submitted the following concurrent now proceed to the consideration of S. f resolution; which was referred to the Res. 19, which was submitted earlier Committee on Finance: today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without PROGRAM S. CON. RES. 4 objection, it is so ordered. Mrs. SHAHEEN. We anticipate the Whereas a carbon tax is regressive in na- The clerk will report the resolution Foreign Relations Committee will re- ture and would unfairly burden those vulner- by title. able individuals and families in the United port out Senator KERRY’s nomination States that are already struggling under a The legislative clerk read as follows: and look forward to full Senate consid- stagnating economy; A resolution (S. Res. 19) congratulating the eration tomorrow. Whereas a carbon tax would increase the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for win- cost of every good manufactured in the ning the 2012 Bowl Championship Series Na- f United States; tional Championship. Whereas a carbon tax would harm the en- There being no objection, the Senate ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. tire United States manufacturing sector; proceeded to consider the resolution. TOMORROW Whereas the increase in production of do- Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask Mrs. SHAHEEN. If there is no further mestic energy resources on private and unanimous consent that the resolution business to come before the Senate, I State-owned land has created significant job be agreed to, the preamble be agreed growth and private capital investment; and ask unanimous consent it adjourn Whereas affordable and reliable energy to, and the motions to reconsider be under the previous order. sources are critical to maintaining the laid upon the table. There being no objection, the Senate, United States’ global competitiveness: Now, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without at 7:02 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, therefore, be it objection, it is so ordered. January 29, 2013, at 10 a.m. Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- The resolution (S. Res. 19) was agreed resentatives concurring), That it is the sense to. f of Congress that a carbon tax would be detri- The preamble was agreed to. mental to American families and businesses, (The resolution, with its preamble, is NOMINATIONS and is not in the interest of the United printed in today’s RECORD under ‘‘Sub- Executive nominations received by States. mitted Resolutions.’’) the Senate: f f NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR MEASURE READ THE FIRST GERALD LYN EARLY, OF MISSOURI, TO BE A MEMBER Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Mr. President, I TIME—S. 164 OF NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM ask unanimous consent that a fellow in EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018, VICE JOSIAH BUNTING, III, Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I un- TERM EXPIRED. my office, Mr. Derek Griffing, be grant- derstand there is a bill at the desk, and PATRICIA NELSON LIMERICK, OF COLORADO, TO BE A ed floor privileges for the remainder of MEMBER OF NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES I ask for its first reading. FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018, VICE ROBERT S. this Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The MARTIN, TERM EXPIRED. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tem- SHELLY COLLEEN LOWE, OF ARIZONA, TO BE A MEM- clerk will report the bill by title for BER OF NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A pore. Without objection, it is so or- the first time. TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018, VICE JANE M. DOG- dered. The legislative clerk read as follows: GETT, TERM EXPIRED. DANIEL IWAO OKIMOTO, OF CALIFORNIA, TO BE A MEM- f A bill (S. 164) to prohibit the United States BER OF NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A from providing financial assistance to Paki- TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018, VICE MARY HABECK, NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH TERM EXPIRED. stan until Dr. Shakil Afridi is freed. KATHERINE H. TACHAU, OF IOWA, TO BE A MEMBER OF Mrs. SHAHEEN. Mr. President, I ask Mrs. SHAHEEN. I now ask for a sec- NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE HUMANITIES FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 26, 2018, VICE JAY WINIK, TERM EX- unanimous consent the Judiciary Com- ond reading, but in order to place the PIRED.

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